Vice President Sara Duterte's budget request for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) is under scrutiny after her vague responses during the initial hearings led to lawmakers withholding approval of her proposed P2.037 billion budget for 2025. Lawmakers expressed frustration over her perceived lack of accountability and some are considering reducing her budget allocation. In contrast, the House Committee on Appropriations quickly approved the Office of the President's (OP) budget of P10.50 billion, despite objections regarding its substantial allocation for confidential and intelligence funds. Critics argue that this swift approval undermines congressional oversight, particularly given the OP's allocation of nearly half its budget to secret funds. Meanwhile, the House Majority PAC is ramping up its campaign efforts with an additional $3 million in ad spending aimed at challenging Republican incumbents in key districts, indicating growing confidence among Democrats ahead of the elections. This reflects a broader trend of financial mobilization as parties prepare for the upcoming electoral battle.